How To Make Apple Pie

An Apple Pie Recipe just like your mother used to make it! Follow this traditional but easy recipe to make one of the most well-loved desserts. Sample our Apple Pie recipe.

INGREDIENTS

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RECIPE

Serves

1

Prep =

15m

Cook =

1h

Total =

1h:15m

Temp =

190° c - 380° f

Step 1: You will need

2 1/2 cups (620ml) all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

3/4 cups (190ml) butter

6 green apples

1 cups (250ml) white sugar

1 cups (250ml) brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1 lemon juice

2 softened butter

1 rolling pin

1 oven-safe pie pan

1 electric mixer

Step 2: Pre-Heat

Pre-heat your oven to 375 F (190 C/Gas Mark 5).

Step 3: Pie Crust

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup (170 g) butter and 1 tsp salt. With your electric mixer on the lowest setting, begin to blend together the ingredients. Sprinkle in 1 tbsp of ice water and mix until the batter starts to thicken.

Continue to add an additional 6 to 8 tbsp of ice water, mixing thoroughly after each one, until the batter becomes a moist dough. Be sure not to over water or the dough will become too wet. Remove the electric mixer and roll the dough into a ball.

Step 4: Roll It Out

Place the dough on a cutting board coated with flour. Cut the dough into two halves. Roll the first half into a 9" (22 cm) circle to form the bottom crust of the apple pie. Carefully roll the thin dough around the rolling pin and transfer it into the pie pan. Use a sharp knife to cut off any excess dough around the edges.

Roll the second ball of dough into a 12" (30 cm) circle. This will go over the pie filling before baking.

Step 6: Cover And Bake

Cover the pie filling with the 12" (30 cm) rolled dough and pinch the two crusts together. Trim off any excess dough. For crimped edges, use a fork around the crust. Cut several slits on top of the pie for ventilation while baking in the oven. Place the pie on the center rack of the oven and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the pie crust is a deep, golden brown.

Step 7: Serve

Cut the pie into 6 to 8 slices. Serve warm on a chilled plate with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream or fresh fruit to accompany the sweet apple flavor. Enjoy!